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Attractive dark green glossy leaves, with a white fuzzy underside. Bright red berries that stay through the winter are attractive to the birds. Branches will grow in a semi-weeping formation, but can be pruned into a specific shape or height. It tolerates pruning well and has a growth rate of 12" - 16" per year.

Mature Width:

6 - 8'

Mature Height:

6 - 8'

Plant Care:

•Cotoneaster is susceptible to fireblight, but this issue can be mitigated by carefully pruning out any diseased branches

Tue, 03/15/2016 - 10:46 -- moderator

Dogwood, "Pucker Up"

Cornus stolonifera 'Neil Z'

Pucker Up has very unique leaves; crinkled, glossy, and dark green. It requires adequate, even moisture and tolerates part shade and sun. It also bears small white flowers in spring. Because it was new to us in 2015 we recommend a wind-sheltered are since we haven't been able to do long-term testing in our extreme prairie climate yet.

Mature Width:

4 - 5'

Mature Height:

4 - 5'

Plant Care:

•Prefers a moist, well-drained location with shelter from the wind

Wed, 11/27/2013 - 14:46 -- moderator

Sea Buckthorn, "Hikul" Dwarf

Hippophae rhamnoides 'Hikul'

This compact, dense shrub is covered in silvery leaves, which are held on the shrub until November. It is drought-tolerant and hardy, and makes an excellent contrast plant.

Mature Width:

4 - 5'

Mature Height:

4 - 5'

Plant Care:

•Extremely tolerant of dry, alkaline soils

Wed, 11/27/2013 - 14:58 -- moderator

Smokebush, "Royal Purple"

Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

This stunning shrub has purple leaves with red veins, creating a unique and eye-catching contrast. Flowers bloom in mid summer until frost and are almost smoke-like sprays of pinkish purple. It loves the heat; is an excellent plant for the south side of a house. The shrub needs a very cozy spot as it is not very hardy for our area; however although it may experience some die back it, normally survives well if sheltered from the wind.

Mature Width:

4 - 6'

Mature Height:

4 - 6'

Plant Care:

•Requires a hot, sunny location with snow cover; may experience some winter die back, but normally survives well with wind protection